Title: Hard Labor
Rating: M
Fandom: Legend of Korra
Character Paring: AmonxKorra, former MakoxKorra, MakoxAsami
Author's Notes:
I am sorry with how irregular updates have been! But I hope you guys like this chapter, I will work to get the next chapter out his week ! then I have spring break and hopefully can work on this a bunch!
Korra leaned forward on the large beast, the jostling pattern that her body adjusted to automatically giving a calming lull as fatigue swept over her body. Resting her chest and body against Naga as she weaved through the streets that lead into the city, Korra didn't understand why she was so tired, and why her body was aching. Naga slowed down to a walking pace as she moved to city hall. Korra looked up or a moment before her eyes closed, seeing the doors to city hall open. A page of city hall was about to go on errands when he looked and saw the large polar bear dog trying to paw it's way into the city building. His eyes widened as he saw the precious cargo on her back, knowing the Avatar had been missing for 2 months he dropped all he carried and ran to Councilman Tenzin's office. "Tenzin! Tenzin!" he yelled as he ran to the office, opening the door out of breath he looked up to the concerned older man, "She is here."
Tenzin looked down at the young boy and knew exactly who he was talking about. Rushing to the door he look down at the boy, "Where is she?!" he asked urgently. The boy ran to the front doors where Naga stood, growling to any who got close to her, protecting Korra from any potential harm. The moment Naga saw Tenzin she moved over to him, allowing him to see the passed out Avatar that rested on her back, she looked worn but unharmed, at least externally. Pulling the young woman off Naga's back he moved her into his office quickly, press already rushing to surround him. Naga following him inside, although originally told no.
Laying Korra down on a couch he looked at her with concern, he checked her for external injuries and then rushed to the phone to call Pema and his mother. Since Korra's disappearance Senna and Tonraq, as well as Katara, had come to Republic City to help search, but after a month Senna and Tonraq had gone back to the south to try and grieve for their missing daughter. "Pema. We found her, well Naga found her and brought her to city hall, can you bring Katara here? She doesn't look hurt but you never know. She is passed out, it seems from exhaustion." He said quickly as he looked over at her. Pema agreed quickly and hung up, starting to arrange sitters for the kids as Katara and her rushed over.
Tenzin put a blanket over the now shivering Avatar as he looked down at her, brushing some hair from her face, "What happened to you Korra…" he said softly.
The short wait seemed extremely long as Tenzin sat in his large office, Korra laying on the couch and Naga outside the door, blocking all those who wanted to enter except for those she knew. Suddenly the door opened as Katara and Pema joined him, Katara rushed over to Korra as fast as she could. Pema moved over to Tenzin hugging him tightly, "She is going to be fine, no matter what happens." she said softly as she looked up at her worried husband.
Katara smiled briefly at him, "She is strong, she won't just give up." She pulled the blanket down and started checking her vitals soon she had water up to Korra's head for a moment, checking for concussions. Pulling clothing up when needed she then started to search the Avatar for any other injuries. "Limbs are fine, head is fine" she uttered softly under her breath. Indicating for Tenzin to turn away Katara checked Korra's main body, noticing small differences that caused Katara to worry. She then finished with her last and final check, her eyes widening as she looked down at the young Avatar. Shaking her head she looked over to Katara and Tenzin and smiled. "She is fine, everything is perfect. She is a little dehydrated right now, but overall she is very healthy."
Sighs were heard from both Tenzin and Pema, "But… why is she unconscious? Shouldn't she wake up by now Mother?" Tenzin asked softly.
Katara just smiled at Tenzin and shrugged, "She might just be over exhausted, there is nothing wrong with her physically. She probably worked hard to get away. We just need to be careful with her and get her to rest a lot."
Nodding Tenzin looked at them both and then gently picked Korra up, walking out the door Naga followed him to the stairs, with Pema and Katara following him he looked to a couple pages, "Please gather my things and send them to the Air Temple, Avatar Korra has been found, and we are bringing her back to Air Temple Island." Turning without another word he started up the stairs, reporters rushing up to get a picture of the Avatar, Naga growling at all those who got too close to the stairs.
Korra stirred a little and looked up at Tenzin, "Tenzin... I'm so glad…" she said softly as he shook his head.
"Rest Korra, you are fine, everything is going to be okay," he said softly as he carried her. Her eyes closing again and curling into his shoulder as he carried her, tense muscles relaxing as she finally realized she was home.
Slowly Tenzin made his way up to Oogie and gently rested Korra down, his mother moving next to her, and Pema sitting at the front. Katara pulled a blanket over the young girl, to protect her from the cold. They started to make their way to their home as soon as they were settled. The ride was quick and smooth as they moved away from the cityscape and descent to Air Temple Island. Soon the kids were surrounding the air bison as it landed in front of the nomad's house. The normally loud and obnoxious Ikki and Meelo both watched as their father carried Korra into her room. They didn't know what happened to her, and the normally carefree children had been extremely worried about Korra. They followed their father to her bedroom as their grandmother and mother moved to the kitchen. Pema started warming a broth for Korra as Katara started making a herbal drink for her. They both returned to Korra's room just as she woke up.
Sititng up Korra looked at Tenzin with wide eyes, "Is the city okay?" she asked softly as she leaned against the end of the bed. The warm blankets and pelts her parents had brought surrounding her.
Tenzin nodded and smiled at her, "It has been fine... for some reason Amon and the equalists had stopped most of their activity, we were worried they had you." His face becoming somber as he looked at her, guilt and affirmation showing in her eyes that their worries had been correct. He moved over to her and gently hugged her, "Korra everything will be okay, if he took your bending we will figure it out."
Korra's arms snaked around him as she shook her head, "No he didn't…" her mind flashing back to her pleasure filled moments with Amon, and his early threats. Her eyes widened as she looked at Katara and Pema, smiling weakly she greeted them, Pema setting some broth in front of her as well as Katara setting the cup next to her.
Korra started eating the food quickly, the sun had started falling in the winter sky when she had arrived in the city, and having only eaten breakfast she was very hungry. She then sipped the herbal drink and looked at Katara oddly, her brow raised as she continued to drink it. "Uhh.. Katara…" she tried to think of what it could be. She knew had taken an herbal drink while with Amon to prevent pregnancy, but this drink was almost identical, but since she wasn't with amon, she didn't think she would need it anymore.
The older woman looked at her and shook her head gently, indicating for her to not question her. Korra respected her wishes and drank both the broth and herbs quickly. Tenzin left after talking to Korra a bit, allowing Pema and Katara to give Korra a better physical exam, as well as allowing her to wash and become more comfortably clothed.
Once Korra was back comfortably in her bed Pema began telling Korra of what happened, and didn't happen, while she was away. How the equalists had backed off, and it seemed like they were planning something. How Asami and Mako had rekindled their romance, and Bolin was still goofy with Pabu, all three of them visiting the temple often in hopes Korra had been found. Korra smiled and laughed as if nothing had happened, but the ache she felt when she heard about Mako only made her think of what happened between Amon and her. She had been worried he would have been betrayed. Relief washed through her as heard about Asami and Mako, as well as hurt. She looked down at her hands as Pema continued to talk, Katara noticing the difference in the young girl convinced Pema to leave quickly. Hugging Korra before they left her to go to bed.
Korra watched the door shut as she pushed her covers back. Moving over to the window she sat on the ledge looking out to the woods the surrounded the city. Little did she know that Amon was standing on the roof of their camp, looking at the glow of lights in the Air Temple's windows, a small smile showing on his face, knowing his plan was in action.